Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
AI automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps — all in one engagement. Monthly retainers or scoped project work. No hidden fees.
Project-Based Engagements Also Available
Not ready for a retainer? We also take on scoped projects at $175/hour. We scope, document, and estimate hours upfront — you get a detailed proposal with clear deliverables and timeline before any work begins. Common projects include cloud migrations, AI phone system builds, dashboard rollouts, CI/CD overhauls, and cost audits.
Discuss Your Project →Monthly Retainer Plans
12-month agreements with predictable monthly billing. Scale up or down at renewal.
Infrastructure oversight and initial AI automation for teams ready to modernize operations.
- Infrastructure monitoring & alerting
- Monthly AWS/GCP cost review
- Small configuration changes & fixes
- Security patch advisories
- 1 AI workflow or automation build
- 1 custom business dashboard
- Automation maintenance & updates
- Slack and email support
- Monthly infrastructure health report
Active infrastructure projects and AI-powered automation builds for growing teams with real challenges.
- Everything in Foundation
- CI/CD pipeline design & optimization
- Kubernetes cluster management
- Cloud cost optimization sprints
- GitOps workflow implementation
- AI phone answering or chatbot setup
- Ongoing n8n workflow development
- Custom dashboards & executive reporting
- AI-enhanced marketing site features
- Priority response time
- Bi-weekly strategy calls
Dedicated fractional CTO-level leadership across infrastructure, AI systems, and automation at scale.
- Everything in Growth
- Architecture reviews & technical roadmapping
- Observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki)
- SLO/SLI implementation
- Vendor evaluation & selection
- Self-hosted AI infrastructure (LLMs, RAG, vector DBs)
- Full automation platform buildout
- AI pipeline development & optimization
- GPU provisioning & model deployment
- Dedicated fractional DevOps/AI lead
- Team mentoring & knowledge transfer
- On-call escalation support
- Weekly strategy sessions
- Quarterly infrastructure & AI roadmap
Need something different? Let's design an engagement that fits your team's exact requirements and budget.
- Custom hour allocations
- Multi-team or enterprise scope
- Dedicated on-call rotations
- Compliance-specific work (PCI, SOC2, HIPAA)
- Hybrid retainer + project model
- Multi-cloud or multi-region scope
Need More Hours?
Additional hours are available at $175/hour across all tiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 12-month agreements?
Infrastructure and AI automation work compounds over time. The first few months are about understanding your systems and building foundations. Months 4-12 are where the real ROI kicks in — ongoing optimization, new automations, and proactive improvements. A 12-month commitment lets us plan strategically instead of rushing through short-term fixes.
Can I change tiers during my agreement?
Yes. You can scale up at any time during your agreement. Scaling down is available at renewal. Most clients start with Foundation or Growth and upgrade once they see results.
What happens if I don't use all my hours?
Unused hours don't roll over, but they're rarely wasted. Most retainer clients find their hours filled with monitoring, optimizations, AI workflow improvements, and proactive work that prevents larger issues.
How does project-based pricing work?
We start with a discovery call, then deliver a written proposal that includes scope, deliverables, estimated hours, and timeline. You approve the proposal before work begins — no surprises. Common projects include cloud migrations, AI phone system builds, dashboard rollouts, and cost audits. Rate is $175/hour.
What's included in the free consultation?
A 30-minute call where we review your current infrastructure and automation needs, identify pain points, and discuss whether a retainer or project engagement makes sense. No obligation, no sales pressure.
Do you work with teams outside the US?
Yes. Most communication is async via Slack and documented pull requests. Time zone overlap for meetings is helpful but not required.
Do I get both AI and infrastructure work in every tier?
Yes. Every tier includes both infrastructure management and AI/automation work. The difference is depth and scope — Foundation gets you started with monitoring and your first automation, while Scale provides a dedicated lead running your entire infrastructure and AI strategy.